overall thoughts on a cpo'd rs4?

cwh · 08-05-2007, 02:27 PM

pros/cons?

i've watched this forum a good amount from day one and I know the break in period is somewhat of a factor on this car. I believe a car that has under 10k miles would go for around mid-to-high 60's. Should I look out for anything specific besides high oil usage?

Rolanday · 08-05-2007, 02:46 PM

I've had bad luck with used perf cars. If you know the onwer, that helps a lot. But there are lots of people out there who can't help but hammer the car during break-in period and, in general, just abuse the car. They don't understand that you can drive the car fast w/o beating the crap out of it. I remember the time I was selling my 996TT and the guy test driving it was a real ***. I was thinking he better buy this thing (he flew up from CA so it was a pretty sure thing). I felt bad for that car.

The CPO is a pretty good deal in terms of coverage. You'll end-up getting more warrantee than a new car, but the dealers charge a big premium.

Good luck.

Chan · 08-05-2007, 03:30 PM

Bob W. · 08-05-2007, 03:34 PM

that would help identify any major problems. honestly, we haven't seen a preponderance of MAJOR issues with this car, which is somewhat surprising quite frankly. I don't really consider oil usage a problem....it's just a characteristic of the engine during the break-in period. the faulty clutch hose was a problem with some of the early (launch) cars, but it seems that Audi has been more than willing to replace these under warranty. off the top of my head, I can't think of anything else that I've read about here as being a recurrent problem.

when all is said and done, if it's a CPO car, there's very little to worry about....particularly if you plan to keep the car for less than 6 years/100k miles.

daveak05 · 08-05-2007, 07:31 PM

yes, even though very low miles on all RS4's to date, the clutch hose is the only thing i've heard about. and that's pretty remarkable, as you said.

daveak05 · 08-05-2007, 07:36 PM

it is now major components only. before(circa 07), it was basically bumper-to-bumper, or at least as comprehensive as the original warranty...with a few clauses thrown in to account for the higher mileage wear issues.

so, it ain't better than new car warranty. in fact, it's not even very good anymore. goes hand in hand with Audi dropping the free maint. cost savings measures...profitabilty is hurting thanks to VW division.

daveak05 · 08-05-2007, 07:56 PM

then CPO takes it out another 2 years or 100k, whichever comes first.

Rolanday · 08-05-2007, 10:20 PM

If you're not getting bumper-to-bumper, then it kinda makes the CPO program a rip-off because the dealers sure mark up the cars accordingly.

DrCondor · 08-06-2007, 05:32 AM

could cwh ask if this information is available. Be nice to know if over-revs were attempted during the early miles.

daveak05 · 08-06-2007, 06:13 AM

they do use CPO as leverage for a higher sale price of used Audis.

08-05-2007, 02:46 PM	#2
Rolanday New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 172	I typically avoid used high-performance cars ... I've had bad luck with used perf cars. If you know the onwer, that helps a lot. But there are lots of people out there who can't help but hammer the car during break-in period and, in general, just abuse the car. They don't understand that you can drive the car fast w/o beating the crap out of it. I remember the time I was selling my 996TT and the guy test driving it was a real ***. I was thinking he better buy this thing (he flew up from CA so it was a pretty sure thing). I felt bad for that car. The CPO is a pretty good deal in terms of coverage. You'll end-up getting more warrantee than a new car, but the dealers charge a big premium. Good luck. __________________ -Roland. http://www.seattledriverssuck.com http://www.renntek.net 2007 911 GT3 Black/Black, Cargraphic Exhaust, Lightweight Flywheel 2008 335i Gray/Black 1990 325 E-Production racecar 2007 RS4 Daytona Gray/Black (gone but not forgotten)

08-05-2007, 03:30 PM	#3
Chan AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,854	I bought one last week. Go for it. __________________

08-05-2007, 03:34 PM	#4
Bob W. AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 24,304	ask for the service records. that would help identify any major problems. honestly, we haven't seen a preponderance of MAJOR issues with this car, which is somewhat surprising quite frankly. I don't really consider oil usage a problem....it's just a characteristic of the engine during the break-in period. the faulty clutch hose was a problem with some of the early (launch) cars, but it seems that Audi has been more than willing to replace these under warranty. off the top of my head, I can't think of anything else that I've read about here as being a recurrent problem. when all is said and done, if it's a CPO car, there's very little to worry about....particularly if you plan to keep the car for less than 6 years/100k miles.

08-05-2007, 07:31 PM	#5
daveak05 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,364	well said, Bob yes, even though very low miles on all RS4's to date, the clutch hose is the only thing i've heard about. and that's pretty remarkable, as you said.

08-05-2007, 07:36 PM	#6
daveak05 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,364	oh, they've changed the CPO it is now major components only. before(circa 07), it was basically bumper-to-bumper, or at least as comprehensive as the original warranty...with a few clauses thrown in to account for the higher mileage wear issues. so, it ain't better than new car warranty. in fact, it's not even very good anymore. goes hand in hand with Audi dropping the free maint. cost savings measures...profitabilty is hurting thanks to VW division.

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08-05-2007, 07:56 PM	#7
daveak05 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,364	it is a separate warranty--orig warranty remains in effect until expired then CPO takes it out another 2 years or 100k, whichever comes first.

08-05-2007, 10:20 PM	#8
Rolanday New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 172	Well, that's good to know ... If you're not getting bumper-to-bumper, then it kinda makes the CPO program a rip-off because the dealers sure mark up the cars accordingly. __________________ -Roland. http://www.seattledriverssuck.com http://www.renntek.net 2007 911 GT3 Black/Black, Cargraphic Exhaust, Lightweight Flywheel 2008 335i Gray/Black 1990 325 E-Production racecar 2007 RS4 Daytona Gray/Black (gone but not forgotten)

08-06-2007, 05:32 AM	#9
DrCondor AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13,106	What Bob said...I believe there is rev counter storage during breakin... could cwh ask if this information is available. Be nice to know if over-revs were attempted during the early miles. __________________ Sig courtesy of Brutha Rhmble, Diane Lane courtesy of miracles, heron courtesy of Upstate NY. "RS4-A bird of prey for the street" 2007 Daytona Grey RS4, CF trim, no sunroof or nav, and no damn "V8" badges Never Follow, Never Forget: 2000 Nogaro Blue S4 = 104,485 miles 2004 Nogaro Blue S4 = 75,000 miles 2007 Daytona Grey RS4 = 108,000+ best ever miles 2013 Estoril Blue S6 = estimated for late April delivery..."Torque tells the Truth"

08-06-2007, 06:13 AM	#10
daveak05 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,364	very true they do use CPO as leverage for a higher sale price of used Audis.

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